And now, the club's on damage control as commenters on Yelp are claiming that they've had problems with racism at the club in the past. Club owner Mike Bloem issued this statement, according to Eater:

"Proof would like to confirm its belief in equality, fairness and tolerance to all our friends and partners. Sadly, on occasion, we are all exposed to ignorance and racism. We believe that by continuing to be true to our ideals and leading through our actions that each of us can be an agent for positive change."

The bartender Jessica Elizabeth reportedly posted a slew of racist comments against black people on her Facebook page. The page has since been made private and the posts have been deleted, but 312 Dining Diva acquired some screenshots of what was on there.

It's one of the worst possible career-destroying things you can do with your Facebook profile. Even if its private, it's the internet. Word is bound to get out, and when it does, it will be devastating.

As for her First Amendment rights, 312 Dining Diva talked to Columbia College Chicago professor John V. Moore about it. He said, "the First Amendment only prohibits the government from making a law that would impede her freedom of speech. She exercised that freedom, which is her right, and if her employer wishes to fire her or people wish to complain they are within their rights as well."